Illustrated Judeo-Persian Manuscripts

Two illustrated Judeo-Persian manuscripts depicting biblical scenes.

85.46.1 and 85.46.2
Gift of Chimon Mayeri and Family

Collection Information
Collection #: 
85.46
Dates: 
1850 - 1950
Place of Creation/Publication: 
Isfahan, Iran
Location: 
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Painted Esther Scroll (Northern Italy, 18th century)

Painted manuscript of the Book of Esther, rolled for use on the holiday of Purim.

Esther Scroll, Italy 18th cent. [62.0.1].jpg
Collection Information
Collection #: 
62.0.1
Dates: 
1750 - 1800
Place of Creation/Publication: 
Northern Italy
Location: 

Paul Christian Kirchner, Jüdisches Ceremoniel (1724)

The detailed description of Jewish ceremonial customs by Kirchner, a Jewish convert to Christianity, Paul Christian Kirchner, Jüdisches Ceremoniel (1724) RB 21.jpg

Collection Information
Author / Creator: 
Paul Christian Kirchner
Author / Creator: 
Sebastian Jugendres (1685-1765)
Author / Creator: 
Johann Georg Puschner (1680-1749)
Collection #: 
RB 21
Dates: 
1724
Place of Creation/Publication: 
Nuremberg
Location: 

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